do you have any problems with the mags not feeding properly? i picked up some steel 30 round duck bills and tried to put it on my type 56 , had feeding issues,so that is when i bout the m model.

I had some metal mags and they were junk.I had all kinds of failures, but I have never had a problem since i got the tapco brand ones. They really do make a difference. Buy two and try them, Your buy more shortly afterwards.

I had some metal mags and they were junk.I had all kinds of failures, but I have never had a problem since i got the tapco brand ones. They really do make a difference. Buy two and try them, Your buy more shortly afterwards.

there are a few guys on the squad that have the type 56 with the tapco mags,they also said they didnt have any issues,but i didnt ask how much they shoot either. i personally do a bit more shooting than the average joe. i might pick one up just for the hell of it.

might have to pick up the folding stock.i like that. you may be interested in this . here is my you tube channel, i put up some videos of some friends and i shooting,and some of my goodies. http://www.youtube.com/user/lightningman01

Don't own a M, but used one a few times. Every time I see one, it's over priced for my opinion. Any SKS will treat you well. I like the yugoslavian models, just had good luck with them. I have some 2" and better groups with the yugos.

Another route on the mags is the chinese star 20 round fixed magazines. If going the tapco mag route, look into the bolt modifaction. Otherwise it's real clumsy changing the magazines.

I like my SKS rifles stock except for converting the sights. I use either lyman 66 peep sights or I put a scout mount and a quality scout scope on it. I have a leupold LER scope on one (think a M6 model?). I also hav another with a used swift pistol scope. Both work great. Scout scopes makes an longer scope base, which is needed for the average length scope.

I agree, i too own both and enjoy shooting them, the type 56 is better for the long distances , the M- model i have only shot that one out to 300 yards and is fair in the accuracy dept. but i love both of them.

These are all made for standard SKS's, but you can modify them so that the M/D-model mag-well adapter fits inside.
All you'll need is a dremmel and some fiberglass filler for boats--and you will be there.
I've seen it done, so it can be done.
You will have to transfer some pins, etc. from the wood stock to the fiberglass stock.
Some drilling/mods are required.

If you actually get to the point of fitting it to the reciever--PM me first.
Fitting has to be done first, then the mods to the mag-well next.
And you must fit it correctly so it goes together very tight and things line up correctly first.

Get one of each i did and an AK to be picked up very soon. Love to shoot them and they are more accurate than most say. Each rifle was built for a use in mind. Use it for that purpose and it will serve ya well. Keep it clean my pet peeve.